Tracking down the source of onboard vibration requires a methodical approach.
Conducting your own personal test run can diagnose all kinds of problems before the big day.
Our experts have spoken. Here are the top "canned goods" you should be stocking on board.
Expert troubleshooter Steve Zimmerman's top seven technical tips for boat shoppers.
Using the correct fasteners for different applications can prevent onboard problems.
Alloys can be made of many materials. On boats, they’re not interchangeable.
Moisture is the enemy. Here’s how to keep it out—and what to do if it gets in.
Steve Zimmerman goes over best practices for storing anchors while underway and broaches the controversial topic of anchor swivels.
Boat buyers often take strong positions on galley stoves, insisting that they would never expose themselves to the risks of an explosion posed by propane.
An Inexpensive Piece of Gear Can Diagnose an Engine’s Illness; Both cheap and easy to use, a handheld pyrometer could be one of the most useful tools in your collection.
In my many decades of working on boats, it is quite possible that the most reliable tool i have ever carried is not actually a tool at all; its my little black book.
Like the proverbial tail wagging the dog, a $50 solenoid can stop a $3,000 windlass from raising the anchor or prevent the engine from starting. Knowing how these simple devices work may save your cruise.